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Treatment options

Cancer resources

Research and clinical trials

As a world leader in cancer research, Mayo Clinic offers access to cancer clinical trials. Discoveries made during clinical trials may translate into leading-edge treatments. Mayo Clinic Cancer Center is the only multisite comprehensive cancer center.

Resources

Below are some helpful Internet resources on this topic. Mayo Clinic does not own or control any of these sites and is not responsible for their content. Inclusion of these sites does not imply endorsement by Mayo Clinic.

For medical professionals

Mayo Clinic oncologists treat virtually every type of cancer known from the most common to the most rare forms of disease. In addition, innovative treatments and services that facilitate diagnosis, reduce pain, and promote healing are available.

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people. In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

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More than 16,000 new cancer patients receive treatment at Mayo Clinic each year, many of them receiving investigational therapies. Mayo Clinic researchers are intensively studying novel drug, immunologic, and gene therapies as well as surgical procedures to determine their potential for treatment of cancers. Mayo's clinical expertise aligns strongly with the research programs of the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center. The National Cancer Institute has designated the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center as a comprehensive cancer center in recognition of the superior depth and breadth of its capabilities. This alignment makes it possible for patients to enroll in cutting edge clinical cancer research studies, receive the most advanced treatments, and learn about their illness to actively participate in decisions about their treatment.

Pediatric tumors

The following list includes the most common types of cancer that occur in children.

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